Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
Midrand, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,766 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School is situated in Midrand (Midrand), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3856, Cnr Pilchards Str & Mudhopper Street, Extension 8 Kaalfontein, Midrand. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3631 Midrand 1685.
Curriculum & Academics
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3856, Cnr Pilchards Str & Mudhopper Street, Extension 8 Kaalfontein, Midrand
Midrand, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 3631 Midrand 1685
Phone
+27 11 261 1260Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400128
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.